Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Today at Strangeways Brewing the Josh Hardy Superhero Celebration honors the late Josh Hardy and raises funds for the Fairy Godmother Project + a suggested $25 donation will support families affected by pediatric cancer.

Larry DiBella — a first sergeant with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office— and Amanda Monroe, a realtor and former substitute teacher, are running for the Berkeley District seat to replace outgoing board member April Gillespie.

DiBella said the community needs a calm and safe school board while early voting is underway with Election Day set for Nov. 4.

UMW’s new Center for AI and the Liberal Arts will host a public lecture on Oct.29 at 7 p.m. in the Chandler Ballroom at the Cedric Rucker University Center—educator Alan Coverstone will discuss how AI reshapes education and the need for diverse human skills, with a reception to follow.

VDOT announced that bridge washing along I-95 will cause alternating lane closures between Exit 110 and Exit 118 at the Matta River bridge—work scheduled Sunday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.—and additional closures will occur on the I-95 bridges over the Rappahannock River between Exit 130 and Exit 133 in both local and through lanes.

Governor Glenn Youngkin and State Senator Tara Durant from district 27—joining local officials—broke ground yesterday on a $12 million Crisis Receiving Center that will offer 24-hour behavioral health stabilization and care for residents in the Fredericksburg region.

Officials said the facility is expected to ease the mental health burden and provide ongoing support to individuals in crisis.

A new crisis receiving center for psychiatric emergencies will open in Massaponax in spring—spurred by a father who lost his child to suicide—and it is expected to save lives by offering critical help in times of need.

UMW Athletics held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 23rd for a new multimillion-dollar modular locker room facility at the Battleground Athletic Complex that will serve nearly half of its student-athletes in sports such as field hockey, soccer, baseball, softball and lacrosse.

The modular units have finished construction and will move onto campus in April with locker installation running from May to July so the facility will be ready in August.

Woofle Breakfast

10 a.m. — Dog Krazy, Inc. — Cost varies — Savor delicious woofles and sausages to kickstart your Sunday morning.

Keller Williams Performance

7-11 p.m. — Fredericksburg Fairgrounds — 21+ wristband required for alcohol purchase — Enjoy live music and food from a food truck while supporting the SPCA of Fredericksburg.

Possum Yoga Class

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Possum-bilities — $28 — Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class followed by puppy cuddles.

November 2025 ACES Luncheon featuring Amazon

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Virginia Credit Union Stadium — Open to the public — Engage with industry experts and learn how Amazon data centers are benefitting local communities.

FredNats Salute to Veterans 5K and Bravo Mile

All day — Virginia Credit Union Stadium — Registration required — Celebrate and honor veterans with a fun run event supporting the local community.

The Big Show!

7-10 p.m. — REIGN the Venue — Free entry — Experience live performances from the hottest local artists in Fredericksburg's music scene.

Pictures with Santa 2025

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Fredericksburg Visitor Center — $5 per family/group — Capture magical moments with Santa and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa in this festive annual event.